Rhodoneura pudicula

(Rhodoneura pudicula)

Description

Rhodoneura pudicula is a species of moth of the family Thyrididae. It is found in Thailand, West Sumatra, West Malaysia, Brunei, Borneo (Sabah), Kalimantan, Java, Bali, Sulawesi, West Papua and Papua New Guinea in lowlands and lower montane forests at altitudes below 1400 m. This species is unmistakable, boldly leopard spotted in purplish brown on pale pink. It varies considerably in size.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Thyrididae
Genus:Rhodoneura
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